Signal 8

An ambulance races to the scene of yet another human tragedy-perhaps a road accident, heart attack, shooting, drowning, suicide, or a very sick child. While these events may be rare for most, for paramedics, they are routine. However, continual exposure to such trauma often comes at a significant cost to the paramedic and their family and friends. In Signal 8 , retired Australian paramedic Erik Schanssema shares his experiences and emotional reactions. Through vivid descriptions of the cases he